HHS OCR report · 2019
AZ Plastic Surgery Center data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- AZ Plastic Surgery Center
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Arizona
- Individuals affected
- 5,524
- Submission date
- Feb 8, 2019
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Network Server
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
Arizona Plastic Surgery Center, the covered entity (CE), reported that its computer system was hacked by cyber criminals. This breach incident affected 5,524 individuals. The protected health information (PHI) involved included names, dates of birth, drivers’ license numbers, social security numbers, financial information, diagnoses/conditions, and other treatment information. In response to this breach incident, the CE implemented additional technical safeguards. Following OCR’s investig...
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the AZ Plastic Surgery Center data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 5,524 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Feb 8, 2019.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Network Server.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from AZ Plastic Surgery Center legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or AZ Plastic Surgery Center.